I see the angels smiling
When at my father’s side,
And glowing scenes of pleasure
Before my vision glide.
O, how pleasant to the quiet eve
I feel so full of joy
Whene’er he breathes the gentle prayer
To guide his little boy.Refrain:

Sometimes, when bending o’er me,
I’ve heard my mother sigh,
And then I’ve seen the tear-drop
Stand trembling in her eye
While she said she dreamed of future days
Of bliss without alloy,
And prayed that heaven would shower down
Rich blessings on her boy.Refrain: